Speaking from Empathy

In this episode, Saurish and Shehbaz cover the origins of the r-slur – "retard" – and how we can create an inclusive space. They also go over some testimonies and personal scenarios where these discussions have been relevant. 

In this episode, Saurish and Leyla, a guest speaker, explore neurodiversity in the context of mental health and anxiety. They also explore how to become an ally, and how education has the potential to prevent stigmatization from the roots.

In this podcast, Shehbaz introduces the term neurodiversity. He discusses the origins of the term, what it means, and why it's so important.

Our first episode! We introduce the Ataraxia Podcast team and our goals/aspirations for the podcast in the long-run.